Four Mile Creek State Park Campground sits on the shore of Lake Ontario, 20 minutes from Niagara Falls. The park offers options for tent camping, RV sites, cabins, and yurts with electricity. Most sites are open from late April to mid-October, with advance reservations required for premium waterfront locations. The campground provides both shaded and open campsites with varying levels of privacy throughout three main camping loops.
What to do
Explore local attractions: Four Mile Creek State Park Campground serves as a convenient base for visiting Niagara Falls. As one camper noted, "About 30 minutes from Niagara Falls. Staff inside office were very friendly-gave many trail suggestions and good tips for navigating the city. Comes with state park parking pass to park free and access to town shuttle." The campground's location provides easy access to regional attractions.
Enjoy water activities: HTR Niagara Campground offers multiple water recreation options for visitors. According to a review, "Lots of activities at this park, staff is friendly, clean pools, facilities, zip line, boat rentals, spacious sites, and minutes from the falls!" The campground features three pools and pond fishing opportunities.
Visit the lighthouse: Golden Hill State Park Campground includes a historic lighthouse that visitors can tour. One camper shared, "Be sure to visit the light house on your visit. With standard sites and a beautiful water for fishing this camp ground is great for a weekend or even for a day hike or a nice game of frisbee golf. Lots of history at this place!" The park also features disc golf courses and hiking trails along the lake shore.
What campers like
Lake Ontario views: Daisy Barn Campground offers scenic views across Lake Ontario. A reviewer mentioned, "This was a beautiful campground right on Lake Ontario. You could even see Toronto from the shore. The host was super accommodating when we realized our assigned spot was close to the road." The campground provides open green space between campsites and the lake.
Clean facilities: Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday maintains well-kept restrooms and common areas. A camper noted, "Bathrooms are clean and functional. Staff is very polite. Internet is really good and has been upgraded recently with 2G and 5G access." Many campgrounds in the region provide air-conditioned bathhouses with shower facilities.
Yurt camping options: Niagaras Lazy Lakes Camping Resort offers yurt accommodations near Ransomville, New York for campers seeking alternatives to tent or RV camping. While standard tent and RV sites are available, their yurt options provide a unique experience. Many campers appreciate the resort amenities including "wine tasting and flea market" events that occur regularly during the camping season.
What you should know
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds near Ransomville operate from May through October. Golden Hill State Park Campground is open "April 29 to October 15," while Four Mile Creek State Park operates from "May 1 to October 27." Winter camping options are limited in this region due to lake-effect snow and cold temperatures.
Reservation requirements: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially for premium waterfront sites. At Four Mile Creek State Park Campground, campers recommend planning ahead: "This is a friendly and clean state park campground where you can choose your own environmental experience... we stayed at campsite 217 (level site with 3 shade trees and just 2 sites away from potable water)." Specific site requests require advance booking.
Variable site sizes: Campsite dimensions and privacy levels vary significantly between campgrounds. A reviewer at Niagara Falls North/Lewiston KOA observed, "This campground is very small. Some sites are a little bigger than others but most are quite small." Research specific site dimensions before booking, especially for larger RVs.
Tips for camping with families
Choose campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities: Medina Wildwood Lake KOA provides numerous activities for children. One camper shared, "This campground has everything and the KOA standards. Lots of activities for kids of all ages. There are multiple pools, an awesome creek, the store staff will inflate tubes to use in the creek for you." The campground also features a lake with non-motorized boat rentals.
Consider campground layouts: Four Mile Creek offers different camping experiences in each loop. A visitor explained, "Camping with kids and enjoy interacting with other camping families? Then the 100 loop with large playground (lots of sites with electric hookups, though not a lot of shade) is for you!" The 100 loop offers more social interaction while the 200 and 300 loops provide quieter experiences.
Look for multi-generational activities: HTR Niagara Campground provides options for all ages. A camper noted it was "the most perfect family campground we've been to. The staff is very nice and they're always outside working and helping. The back sites were perfect and decent sized. They have every amenity you could need and the grounds are pristine. Our favorites were the 3 pools and brand new playground."
Tips from RVers
Electric service reliability: Niagara County Camping Resort has experienced power challenges. One RVer reported, "Our problem was that the low voltage power would trip our EMS. Power went to as low as 109 volts that I saw." Bring a surge protector and voltage monitor when connecting to electrical service.
Site surface considerations: Four Mile Creek offers both gravel and grass sites. A camper noted, "Our site actually had a gravel driveway and pad, as did several others, but I noticed that the majority of sites were grass only." Grass sites may become muddy after rain, while gravel offers better drainage.
Navigation challenges: Some campgrounds have tight turning radiuses. At Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday, RVers appreciate that "Sites are easy access, rock bed for the sites, you are escorted to site." Larger rigs should research campground layouts before booking, especially at smaller facilities with limited maneuvering space.
